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Lassi, the most popular yoghurt based drinks from India is extremely refreshing and satisfying on hot summer days. While the traditional lassi recipe has plenty of sugar, this strawberry lassi is equally (if not more) refreshing and is refined sugar free. It is plant based, naturally sweetened with fruits, loaded with healthy fats, antioxidants and […]

I have been making these chocolate fat bombs once a week (sometimes twice a week) for snacking during the day or whenever I feel the need for some extra fuel to get through the day. They make for an excellent pre/post workout snack and require minimal effort/time to make. There are many ways to make […]

You guys, imagine a Chocolate cake that is raw, vegan, gluten free, processed sugar free and is healthy… yes, it’s possible. There is no baking/heating required. It is super fun and easy to make and is highly customizable, a perfect make ahead dessert for summer entertaining. This cake is sweetened with dates (you can also […]

Okay! Let’s talk about cake…. Dark Chocolate and Orange cake to be precise! My friends, this cake is nut free, soy free, dairy free, refined sugar free and it tastes unbelievably delicious. This is the first vegan cake I have ever baked but it certainly won’t be my last. Dark chocolate and orange is a […]

Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts are my favorite snacks, a handful of these snacks pack a powerful nutritional punch. Walnuts, pecans and chestnuts are a great source of antioxidants, while almonds and cashews are linked to lower cholesterol, weight loss and better heart health. Healthy fats in these nuts assist is […]

You guys, I’m ecstatic to share the recipe for these gluten free and vegan bars that are super delicious and loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats and proteins. Picture doesn’t do any justice to how good they taste. As always, I was in a rush to take pictures and that explains the sloppy cutting job. But, […]

I haven’t met a whole lot of people who DON’T like Chocolates. Dark chocolate has plenty of health benefits: from controlling blood sugar, healthier heart and skin to reduce hunger cravings and anxiety. It is also loaded with antioxidants property and makes for a great pre-workout snack to energize the body and help reduce hunger cravings […]

From Christmas shopping and house cleaning/decorating to attending and hosting the holiday parties, holiday season can get quite overwhelming. If you are looking to detox your body and revitalize your health, and if you can spare five minutes from your busy schedule, the following smoothie is your best friend! All you need is a handful […]

Friends, do you need a little excitement in your life dinner? Try this arugula salad with the antioxidants rich pomegranate seeds, dates, walnuts and feta cheese with a light lemon olive oil dressing. The pomegranate not only makes the salad utterly delicious and healthy but also provides an extra crunch along with the walnuts. Make […]

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Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic Today, I'd like to share with you all the recipe for sauteed calamari with garlic and parsley. To say that this recipe is totally surprising is an understatement. I am all about quick and easy cooking and this is exactly what you need for a quick and fancy dinner. This dish takes less than five minutes to cook, including the preparation. Serve the Calamari with some crusty bread/ sliced baguette…

Socca Recently, I was introduced to Socca (a kind of Italian pancake/ flat bread) by my friend - Sachin. Socca is delicious and ridiculously easy to make with a handful of common ingredients. The recipe comes from Sachin, the head chef, I enjoyed being the Sous Chef for a change :). Socca is high in protein, low in carbs, is gluten free and vegan - in short, it is a perfect allergy free flat bread. Socca…

Warm Apple Cider – For… When you feel that first crisp breeze, you know that summer is gone and fall is on the horizon. There are plenty of events such as Labor Day, the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, the changing color of leaves and that first overwhelming urge to wear a sweater and scarf, that officially mark the arrival of fall. Even though summer is my favorite season, fall has its own…

Bikini Burgers Lately, I have been on a veggie burger experimentation spree - burger that will not require you to take hours of nap after eating and is easy (easy equals to less than 30 minutes preparation and cooking time, and not involving any fancy ingredients) to cook on week nights. In my quest to find the perfect veggie burger, I came up with quite a few recipes that perfectly hit the nail…

Egg Curry Growing up, curry with parantha/ chapati for dinner was normally a daily affair. I always took the food for granted until I started grad school and was on my own for meals. The fact that my mom raised the bar super high, by cooking delicious curries from scratch, it was a challenge to eat anything that wasn't close to mom cooked food. In the beginning, I tried to survive on frozen…